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Fluid

Verb / ˈflu:ʌd / / ˈflu:ɪd / Another word for fluid — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Fluid means a substance that flows and takes the shape of its container, or smooth and effortless.

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Common collocations

  • fluid dynamics
  • fluid intelligence
  • fluid movement
  • fluid situation
  • fluid state
  • fluid mechanics
  • fluid intake

Word family

adjective fluid
adverb fluidly

Usage note

As an adjective, 'fluid' often implies a smooth, graceful, or adaptable quality, not just a physical state of matter. Be mindful of context to distinguish between its literal and figurative meanings.

Example sentences

  1. The fluid in the bottle was blue.
  2. She moved with fluid grace.
  3. The car's steering was fluid and easy to control.
  4. The dancer's movements were fluid and flexible.
  5. The artist used fluid brushstrokes to create the painting.

Quotes

  • 'Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.' - Lao Tzu
  • 'The most powerful force in the universe is compound interest.' - Albert Einstein
  • 'The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.' - Alan Watts

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